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  1. augie
    If I waited for a good idea to come along I'd never get anything done
  2. augie
    Interesting material here Wayne. I see my Siren is mentioned!
  3. augie
    Absolutely Jim. Not only that, during my latest rework, I discovered that the pencil sander is THE ticket for sanding these sills and lintels into shape. I love this thing so much I've taken to using it instead of the electric toothbrush. Suggest you use 240 grit there as 180 makes teeth disappear.
  4. augie
    If you see any black helicopters over your house, just give up and go quietly.
  5. augie
    Hey Sjors...... you should try fishing in your new pond. I'd suggest you try a #20 dry fly.
  6. augie
    These Dremel tables certainly get around. Keep them under lock and key!!!! Is Australia really that far? I'll bet that doesn't even count the one mile + downhill Continued patience, Andy. You're Peggy is not to be rushed. Your beautiful rigging makes me feel like a cat in a yarn store. The carpenter is back on duty and all is well with the world. Photos when the quarter deck work is done and my embarrassment subsides
  7. augie
    Congratulations on another job well done. When all is said and done, I think it's the progress that we see ourselves that is the most rewarding.
  8. augie
    If you are contemplating any violations of International Law, I'd suggest you talk Sjors into putting it on his log
  9. augie
    Down Under is still a developing area. Here in the Rockies we have learned to temper the high temperatures, wind, forest fires and snow with the occasional 500 year flood
  10. augie
    And, we're off . You have some fine examples of HL in your wake from Sarah and Wayne. I'm sure you'll do her proud. Bon voyage!!!!!
  11. augie
    So you simply could not resist the sultry call of the camera. What Mick said
  12. augie
    GREAT SCOTT! You spotted that from 4,000 miles away!!! Rest easy mate. The isopropyl has already been brought into play, the offending member removed/banished and a new piece of timber is ready for deployment! Thanks John.
  13. augie
    The lintels for the gun ports on the main gun deck have been completed. I used 3/8" spacers to set the height. And our paper cannon has returned And here's just a longer range shot Will be moving on now to the sills and lintels for the ports on the quarter deck.
  14. augie
    Speaking of 'wrapped up', I didn't realize the sails had to be wrapped around her to get her in the bottle......duh! Looks like a scene from Moby Dick! Really nice, Daniel. The launch in tow adds still another dimension.
  15. augie
    Hmmmmm. putting square pegs in round holes. Sounds like a page out of my playbook
  16. augie
    Tops, ratlines and crowsfeet all look superb. WELL DONE!
  17. augie
    HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN !!!! Congrats, Rich :)
  18. augie
    Have a fun and productive trip. We'll keep a stern light burning for you.
  19. augie
    Thanks for all the ........ thoughts! Gee guys, it was only a few sticks The mock cannon was not my idea...... it was Chuck's from the Syren kit. A real one would be even better but this one does the job. Just make sure your cannon match the plans!
  20. augie
    She's not a dumb ship, she's your ship. Thanks for starting a log so we can follow. I think you have an idea now of the way suggestions can come in. Be cautious.....you will almost always get several suggestions, all of them good. You need to find what works for you. So never be afraid to experiment..off ship.... before you dive in. Do a 'mock up' on some spare material and you'll see where you're going. Excellent suggestions on washing the plastic first BTW to remove any residuals that might interfere with your paint later. Blue tape or Tamiya.....I use them both Always remember .... you are the Captain so all final decisions are yours alone. Bon Voyage !!
  21. augie
    Really shaping up. The fit of the masts in the top looks great. WELL DONE, MATE.
  22. augie
    Why is that Frank. Are basements illegal in California? I've heard almost everything out there is potentially hazardous to your health
  23. augie
    Very nice. And that's a good view of your fine work on the margin plank and treenails. I'm smiling!
  24. augie
    No, no. For inspiration I turn to the folks like you here on MSW
  25. augie
    You might be surprised to find out that cotton is 'heavier' then you think. If you take all the air out and measure the true density it's about 1.55g/cc. So if a gallon of water weighs approximately 8 pounds, a gallon of compressed cotton would weigh about 12 ! OK, a gallon of solid iron would weigh about 66 pounds. And now ........ on with the lintels!!!!!

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